Alabama Freshwater Fishing Report September 11-17

The Alabama Freshwater Fishing Report is your best source for the Lake Guntersville Fishing Report, Weiss Lake Fishing Report, Lake Eufaula Fishing Report, Mobile Tensaw Delta Fishing Report, and all the creeks, rivers, and reservoirs in between.

This week we’re starting off with Lee Pitts, who brings us the latest from Weiss Lake. Lee explains that with cooler weather rolling in and the lake beginning its winter drawdown, anglers can look forward to one of the most exciting bites of the year—the fall topwater season. From mid-October into November, spotted bass pile onto shallow flats, stumps, and old home foundations to ambush baitfish. Lee shares that quarter-ounce buzzbaits with nickel blades, trimmed-down skirts, and even small flukes are his go-to lures when the water clears up. He emphasizes the importance of a squeaky buzzbait that throws a bubble trail, comparing the sound to a frequency the bass just can’t stand. Unlike many topwater patterns, this bite often runs all day, especially with a touch of ripple on the water. Lee encourages anglers not to give up if action slows—bass often return in wolfpack fashion once schools of shad move shallow again.

Next, we head to the Mobile-Tensaw Delta, where Darren Shirah reports on his passion for jugging and set-lining for catfish. Darren recently pulled in a 15-pound blue and a 15-pound flathead, showcasing the health of the Delta’s catfish populations. He explains that flatheads are his favorite target, almost always preferring live bait such as bream or croakers, while blues and channels can be taken on cut bait, shrimp, or even mullet. Darren also details his unique brick-and-jug system, which keeps baits positioned just a foot off the bottom, and shares how he tailors hook choice depending on his rig. Safety is a big priority in his approach—he stresses fishing with a partner when possible, always wearing a life jacket, and keeping a sharp knife within reach when working stout limb lines in current. Darren closes by reminding listeners that the Delta is full of big fish opportunities, especially in the fall and early winter, if you’re willing to put in the time and catch fresh bait

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